Courses WS26/27
Form, geometry and material are inseparable aspects in the art of structural design. Bringing these building blocks together means approaching the contemporary challenges of structural design in an efficient and sustainable way. The goal at dos is to teach the cross-material fundamentals of structural design and building construction.
How can historic structural systems be understood, evaluated and preserved? The impromptu ‘Structural systems of the past – from damage assessment to implementation’ provides insights into the investigation and analysis of existing historic structural systems.
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The module Structural Engineering teaches the fundamental functions and modes of action of the essential different structures as well as the importance of structural design in the architectural design process.
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The Building & Structure seminar examines the functional and effective modes of structural design in more detail. Therefore, the use and the limitations of materials like timber, steel, concrete, and clay will be analysed in detail.
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The interdisciplinary seminar " Timber Structures: Materials and Appropriate Design " covers the building material wood, the derived construction products, and their appropriate application.
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The design of a pedestrian bridge usually involves close cooperation between architects and civil engineers. Such a task awaits you in this interdisciplinary seminar:
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In the seminar “LAB — Lightweight as a Bond”, the name is the concept: like a laboratory setup, the course examines design, structure and fabrication as one coherent whole, in theory and in practice.
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